NEH LANDMARKS OF AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE WORKSHOPS
PARTICIPANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
2013
These are the terms and conditions governing awards for Landmarks of American History and Culture
Workshops. They provide information about stipend amounts, payment, and other matters.
I.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF AWARD
A. Full-Time Study and Tenure:
Landmarks Workshop stipend recipients are expected to devote full time to the activities
for which the stipend was awarded during the announced period of the project. A stipend
recipient may not accept a teaching assignment or undertake another major activity during
the tenure of the award. They may not enroll, during the tenure period, in degree programs
or engage in work that they intend to apply toward a degree.
B. Dismissal from the Program:
All participants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
This requires a respectful attitude toward fellow participants, faculty, guest lecturers, and
others in all settings (program sessions, field trips, etc.). Unprofessional behavior will not
be tolerated and egregious or repeated violations of this principle will be considered
grounds for dismissal from the program at the discretion of the Project Director. Reasons
for dismissal may include, but are not limited to, repeated absences from scheduled
activities and disruptive or threatening behavior.
C. Evaluation:
All recipients are required to evaluate their experience and report on their activities and
accomplishments under the award. Participants will report at the end of the Landmarks
Workshop using online forms provided by the Endowment.
II.
PAYMENT PROCEDURES
A. Amount:
Summer stipends for 2013 will be $1,200. Stipend recipients who do not complete
the full tenure of the project will be required to return a pro-rata portion of
the stipend.
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B. Payments:
The project director will allocate stipend funds. Checks will be drawn on the host institution
from funds awarded by the Endowment; this payment should not be understood as salary
or wages from the host institution. In special cases, the project director may subtract funds
from the stipend award to secure and reserve necessary housing, facilities, or
transportation.
III.
INCOME TAXES
Stipends related to Landmarks Workshops are considered taxable income. Stipends are
intended to help cover living expenses for the tenure period of the Workshop, books,
equipment and other research expenses, and travel expenses to and from the Workshop
location. These expenses may be deductible, and so proper records and receipts should be
kept by the participant. NEH does not give tax advice, and we suggest that you consult a tax
advisor if you have any tax questions. There are a number of IRS publications which might
be useful, including publication number 970, “Tax Benefits for Education,” which is
available at IRS district offices or through the IRS website: http://www.irs.gov.
IV.
MISCELLANEOUS
A. Formal Publication:
The recipient of a Landmarks Workshop stipend may make the results of the summer’s
work available to the public without restriction. The Endowment expects to receive a copy
of any publication resulting from study pursued during stipend tenure. All materials
publicizing or resulting from grant activities must contain an acknowledgment of NEH
support. The acknowledgment on grant products must also include the following statement:
“Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this (publication)
(program) (exhibition) (website) do not necessarily reflect those of the National
Endowment for the Humanities.”
B. Information Releases:
The Endowment would like to receive advance notice of any book, article, or other papers
resulting from participation in an NEH Landmarks Workshop that is scheduled for
publication, together with a concise description of the publication, so that we can consider
the possibility of issuing an Endowment public information release or cooperating in a joint
release.
ACCEPTANCE FORM
I accept the offer of a Landmarks Workshop stipend and the conditions relating to it as set forth in
the "NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshops Participant Terms and Conditions 2013."
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Name:
Address:
Social Security Number*:
(*Section 6109(a) (2) of Title 26 of the U.S. Code requires recipients of disbursements to furnish taxpayer
identifying numbers.)
THIS FORM SHOULD BE SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO THE LANDMARKS WORKSHOP
DIRECTOR, ALONG WITH A SIGNED “CERTIFICATION FOR PARTICIPANTS” FORM.
CERTIFICATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
1. Instructions for Certification
All individuals applying to participate in an NEH-funded program are required to certify that they are not
presently debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participating in this
program by another federal department or agency. Please sign and date the certification statement in
section 3 or provide an explanation of why you cannot certify. Failure to furnish a certification or an
explanation shall disqualify the applicant from participating in the program.
The certification is a material representation of fact. If it is later determined that the participant
knowingly provided an erroneous certification, the applicant’s participation in the program will be
terminated, and the applicant will be required to return any federal funds advanced.
2. Explanation of Terms in the Certification
Debarment: An action taken by a debarring official in accordance with 45 CFR Part 1169 to exclude a
person from participating in covered transactions. A person so excluded is “debarred.”
Ineligible: Excluded from participation in federal programs pursuant to a determination of ineligibility
under statutory authority other than Executive Order 12549 and NEH’s implementing regulations.
Principal: The term applies only to organizations that make application to federally-funded programs. It
does not apply to individuals.
Prospective Lower Tier Participants: An individual or organization applying to participate in an NEHfunded program would be a prospective lower tier participant. Lower tier refers to the fact that the
participant receives funding through an NEH grantee rather than from NEH directly.
Suspension: An action taken by a suspending official in accordance with 45 CFR Part 1169 that
immediately excludes a person from participating in covered transactions for a temporary period, pending
completion of an investigation. A person so excluded is “suspended.”
Voluntary Exclusion or Voluntarily Excluded: The status of nonparticipation or limited participation in
a covered transaction assumed by a person pursuant to the terms of a settlement.
3. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion—Lower
Tier Covered Transactions
The prospective lower tier participant certifies by submission of this proposal that neither it nor its
principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency.
Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this
certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
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AgreementofParticipation
As an NEH Summer Scholar in “The Transcontinental Railroad: Transforming California and the Nation” National Endowment for the Humanities Landmarks in American History and Culture Workshop for 2013, I agree to the following: 1) I will complete readings assigned prior to the workshop. 2) I will attend all scheduled programs. Should any circumstances arise that prohibit my attendance, I will notify a staff member immediately. 3) I will stay with the group on any walking tours, field trips, and outside activities. 4) I will not inconvenience the group by being late and understand that should I do so, I may be left behind. 5) I will fully participate in activities and discussions and will not be distracted by my cell phone, iPod, text messages or other devices unrelated to the workshop while we are in session. 6) I will ensure that the workshop is a safe place for open discussion and treat everyone respectfully. I will not blog or make publicly available information about workshop activities, participants or staff without their express approval. 7) I have read the NEH "Principles of Civility" and I agree to abide by them. 8) I will abide by changes to the program or instructions made by the program staff. 9) I will develop lesson plans or other projects and finish them by the end of the workshop. NEH regulations require that all lectures, field trips, and outside activities are open ONLY to participants in the program. No visitors, family members, or other individuals are allowed to participate in any day or evening program activities. Any participant violating this rule may be immediately dismissed from the program. 10) I will comply with the above “participants only” policy. I hereby acknowledge that I have read and consent to the above terms. _________________________ Print name _________________________ Signature ____________ Date Please print this document, sign it, and include it with your acceptance materials.